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Biden wants to hike tariffs on Chinese steel as U.S. election looms
As November draws closer, President Biden is calling for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and protections for the U.S. industry.
Updated 5 hours ago
Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims
Updated 6 hours ago
United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M
13 hours ago
Tesla revives Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay proposal despite court ruling
13 hours ago
Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal
17 hours ago
American Airlines pilots union alleges ‘significant spike’ in safety issues
19 hours ago
U.S. to levy sanctions against Iran over attack on Israel
Updated Yesterday
Ex-Army staffer pleads guilty in massive life insurance scheme
Updated 2 days ago
Microsoft invests in Arabic AI firm as U.S. tries to limit China’s sway
Updated 2 days ago
Analysis and Advice
Spring-clean your financial life with these 7 tips
By
Michelle Singletary
Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state
By
Paul Kane
IRS Commissioner Werfel talks about Direct File, audits and IRS budget
By
Michelle Singletary
Work Advice: What to expect when fighting workplace retaliation
By
Karla L. Miller
Even if you owe taxes and can’t pay, file a tax return. Or you’ll owe more.
By
Michelle Singletary
A ghostbuster, toys, and other weird tax deductions people try to claim
By
Michelle Singletary
A sports stadium boom is coming to America. Is that a good thing?
By
Alyssa Fowers
and
Andrew Van Dam
Work Advice: Is that chill in the air retaliation from my employer?
By
Karla L. Miller
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TECHNOLOGY
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Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response
The National Guard will soon use the tech giant’s image-recognition AI to scan images of disaster zones and help prioritize its response.
By
Gerrit De Vynck
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Google workers arrested after protesting company’s work with Israel
By
Gerrit De Vynck
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Caroline O'Donovan
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Amazon HQ2 was supposed to add jobs last year. It shed them instead.
By
Teo Armus
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TikTok is obsessed with ... premium-grade industrial glycine from China?
By
Leo Sands
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Lyric Li
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They criticized Israel. This Twitter account upended their lives.
By
Pranshu Verma
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Advice
Spring-clean your financial life with these 7 tips
It’s a great time to purge paper and passwords, close old accounts, and rethink your hefty tax refunds.
By
Michelle Singletary
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IRS Commissioner Werfel talks about Direct File, audits and IRS budget
By
Michelle Singletary
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Are you ready to buy a house? Take our quiz and find out.
By
Rachel Lerman
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Michelle Singletary
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Allison Mann
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Even if you owe taxes and can’t pay, file a tax return. Or you’ll owe more.
By
Michelle Singletary
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Help! I haven’t filed my taxes yet!
By
Martine Powers
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The department of data
Where fun facts are serious business
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A sports stadium boom is coming to America. Is that a good thing?
This week, we use data to show that the contretemps to keep the Wizards and Capitals in D.C. was but the leading edge of a new wave of sports facility fights.
By
Alyssa Fowers
and
Andrew Van Dam
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Wait, does America suddenly have a record number of bees?
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Andrew Van Dam
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The world’s nerdiest NCAA bracket
By
Alyssa Fowers
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Andrew Van Dam
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How many dogs have government jobs? What about sea lions?
By
Andrew Van Dam
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The great American llama (and ostrich and emu) collapse
By
Andrew Van Dam
About the Department of Data
Where fun facts are serious business
What is the Department of Data? How do I contact you? Who is that dweeb in the illustration? How do I get an official button and ID?
By
Andrew Van Dam
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The home you own
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In the German countryside, a Xanadu for modern furniture fanatics
On the campus of Vitra, you can customize your own Eames chair, marvel at buildings by famous architects and explore a giant model home full of iconic designs.
By Gabe Bullard
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What to do if you find a bird nest near your home
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Sophia Solano
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Should you paint your countertops?
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Helen Carefoot
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How to keep your garden simple and fuss-free
By Karen Hugg
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How to (responsibly) let your cat outside
By Colleen Grablick
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Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit
Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live Nation wields far too much power in the live entertainment industry.
By
Julian Mark
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Perry Stein
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Tony Romm
2 days ago
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Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union
Updated 2 days ago
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Amazon HQ2 was supposed to add jobs last year. It shed them instead.
Updated 2 days ago
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The sobering message from the Fed: Interest rate cuts aren’t coming soon
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New report estimates U.S. fraud losses exceed $233 billion annually
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Global economy is growing but may be headed for trouble, IMF says
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Telecom fights price caps as U.S. spends billions on internet access
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Tesla will shed more than 10 percent of its workforce
Updated 3 days ago
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The IRS’s new tax software: Rave reviews, but low turnout
3 days ago
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Calculate how much more mortgages will cost as interest rates rise
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The South has few unionized auto plants. Workers say this one could be next.
3 days ago
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USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more
3 days ago
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U.S. gives Samsung $6.4 billion to build chip factories in Texas
3 days ago
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